26984 words

jibe

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
an insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid:

Examples:

Unlike many other politicians, he refuses to indulge in cheap jibes at other people's expense.
2
to make insulting remarks that are intended to make someone look stupid:

Examples:

She jibed constantly at the way he ran his business.
3
gibe
4
to agree with something else:

Examples:

Her story just doesn’t jibe with what the other witnesses say.

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